Former Philippine President Duterte takes ‘full legal, moral responsibility’ for drug war
Mr. Duterte made this admission when he faced for the first time on Monday, Oct. 28, the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee’s probe into his war on drugs.
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Duterte to be summoned to Senate-led drug war probe, says Bato
The investigation will be conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, chaired by Mr Duterte’s former police chief, now Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela…
Alice Guo escape prompts Philippine Coast Guard review of pre-departure rules
The dismissed mayor confirmed leaving for Malaysia via yacht in July.
Suspended mayor Guo may have left Philippines using Chinese passport – Senator Gatchalian
However, Guo’s lawyer, Stephen David, has repeatedly said the embattled mayor remains in the Philippines.
Philippine offshore gaming operations hubs will no longer be allowed, says gaming chief
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Board will also assign “24/7 teams” that will monitor the 43 licensed Pogo firms.
‘Hot weather’ greets Philippine Senate visitors due to broken aircon units
Senate Majority Leader Joel apologised for the heat and then recognised the guests at the session hall, which included Singaporean ambassador to the Philippines Constance See Sin…
Philippine Senate President calls for return to ‘June-March schedule’ next school year
In a statement, Senator Zubiri cited the “almost unbearable rise in temperature” and the recurring cancellation of face-to-face classes as “compelling reasons” to revert…
Philippine opposition senator wants Quiboloy’s passport voided
The leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ has been ordered arrested by two courts and the Senate for various allegations leveled against him, such as sexual abuse and large scale…
Philippine Senate ratifies P5.768 trillion national budget for 2024
Before senators voted on the General Appropriations Bill, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri made sure that the upper chamber would not get any confidential and intelligence…
Senators move to pass Philippine maritime zones law to stop China’s bullying
Senate Bill No. 2492 was elevated to the Senate floor by the chamber’s special committee on Philippine maritime and admiralty zones through its chairman, Senator Francis…